Bhavini Patel

I will cook 3 meals with zero waste each day.

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

I will volunteer 10 hours in my community.

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

I spend 35 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will spend 20 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will replace 35 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

I will install a heat pump in my home or business.

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 30 items of litter.

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

Instead of buying brand new clothing I will look for thrift stores, where I can purchase clothes

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.